Kentucky Students: Apply for Senate Youth Program | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 2m

High schoolers in Kentucky, this is your shot: Apply now for the U.S. Senate Youth Program’s 2026-2027 term and get a free week in D.C. where you’ll meet top lawmakers, Cabinet secretaries, and even a Supreme Court justice—plus earn a college scholarship to study government and public affairs. The program, founded in 1962, picks two students per state who show real leadership through student government, community service, or other initiatives. Finalists are selected in December after interviews and essays. Don’t miss this rare chance to see how America’s democracy works from the inside out…